I need help choosing wheels.

mikeman · 11-20-2005, 11:38 PM

I need something with a black finish. I prefer mesh style wheels. I want something like the maya stm but I dont want to spend more than $1000(willing to spend a little more if the wheels are nice) on wheels. Give me your opinion on what would look good on my 325i.

if you need pics check my garage.

JIMD1709 · 11-21-2005, 08:46 AM

Check out tirerack.com, look up the ASA AR-1's. They make a black version. You can also kinda tell what they look like.

mikeman · 11-21-2005, 07:13 PM

they look good...and their a good price..thanks for your input.

what do you think of these?

i found 18"s for $650(4 wheels) of those...i saw them in person and they look well built.

longtran · 11-21-2005, 07:23 PM

those are rpm wheels i think.

mikeman · 11-21-2005, 07:26 PM

i saw these wheels at eurostop in northridge and i was shocked at how cheap they are. is rpm a ok brand?

longtran · 11-21-2005, 07:34 PM

no brander.

MIKEYMIKE · 11-21-2005, 08:15 PM

I can understand not having major dough to blow on some Maya's...but don't get RPM's, those are knock offs of knock offs...which is really bad.

Why don't you look into some Axis rims? They make one in a mesh style that's very affordable. They aren't superlight weight, but they aren't super expensive either....and they are supposed to be very good quality as well. I see you're in Los Angeles, I have a friend who deals with a lot of Rim companies and he can defintitely hook you up with a great price on rims and tires..PM me if you want his number.

Goodluck with the rim search, just be sure to take your time and get something you really like...don't just jump into the first pair you find.

longtran · 11-21-2005, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MIKEYMIKE

I can understand not having major dough to blow on some Maya's...but don't get RPM's, those are knock offs of knock offs...which is really bad.

Why don't you look into some Axis rims? They make one in a mesh style that's very affordable. They aren't superlight weight, but they aren't super expensive either....and they are supposed to be very good quality as well. I see you're in Los Angeles, I have a friend who deals with a lot of Rim companies and he can defintitely hook you up with a great price on rims and tires..PM me if you want his number.

Goodluck with the rim search, just be sure to take your time and get something you really like...don't just jump into the first pair you find.

yea, i go with axis over rpm any day.

dencoop · 11-28-2005, 02:31 PM

I was wondering the same thing.....

Why is RPM such a bad brand? Why are people against getting these wheels? Are they heavy, do they crack, not last long enough?

What is so bad about them except for the fact that they are an unknown brand?

I want to get RPM Wheels that I saw on e-bay....

take a look at this link....with and without chrome....

Please let me know as I do not want to make a mistake...

Chrome link -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-5...712 5562QQrdZ1

Non-Chrome link -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-5...712 5479QQrdZ1

11-20-2005, 11:38 PM	#1
mikeman PAINISINEVITABLESUFFERING ISOPTIONAL. 43 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 08 Escalade Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	I need help choosing wheels. I need something with a black finish. I prefer mesh style wheels. I want something like the maya stm but I dont want to spend more than $1000(willing to spend a little more if the wheels are nice) on wheels. Give me your opinion on what would look good on my 325i. if you need pics check my garage. __________________ RIP E90 2006 Jet Black 325i\|Pioneer AVIC-N3 w/Pioneer GEX-P10XMT XM Nav Traffic\|Black Grill\|H&R Race Springs\|Blacklines\|ACS Roof Spoiler\|5% Rear Tint 10% Front Tint\|Maya RM1 Diamond Black 19x10 rear 19x9 front on Toyo T1R 265/30/19 rear and 235/35/19 front\|
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11-21-2005, 08:46 AM	#2
JIMD1709 Captain 31 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida iTrader: (8)	Check out tirerack.com, look up the ASA AR-1's. They make a black version. You can also kinda tell what they look like.
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11-21-2005, 07:13 PM	#3
mikeman PAINISINEVITABLESUFFERING ISOPTIONAL. 43 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 08 Escalade Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	they look good...and their a good price..thanks for your input. what do you think of these? i found 18"s for $650(4 wheels) of those...i saw them in person and they look well built. __________________ RIP E90 2006 Jet Black 325i\|Pioneer AVIC-N3 w/Pioneer GEX-P10XMT XM Nav Traffic\|Black Grill\|H&R Race Springs\|Blacklines\|ACS Roof Spoiler\|5% Rear Tint 10% Front Tint\|Maya RM1 Diamond Black 19x10 rear 19x9 front on Toyo T1R 265/30/19 rear and 235/35/19 front\|
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11-21-2005, 07:23 PM	#4
longtran Lieutenant General 1431 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	those are rpm wheels i think.
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11-21-2005, 07:26 PM	#5
mikeman PAINISINEVITABLESUFFERING ISOPTIONAL. 43 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 08 Escalade Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	i saw these wheels at eurostop in northridge and i was shocked at how cheap they are. is rpm a ok brand? __________________ RIP E90 2006 Jet Black 325i\|Pioneer AVIC-N3 w/Pioneer GEX-P10XMT XM Nav Traffic\|Black Grill\|H&R Race Springs\|Blacklines\|ACS Roof Spoiler\|5% Rear Tint 10% Front Tint\|Maya RM1 Diamond Black 19x10 rear 19x9 front on Toyo T1R 265/30/19 rear and 235/35/19 front\|
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11-21-2005, 07:34 PM	#6
longtran Lieutenant General 1431 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	no brander.
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11-21-2005, 08:15 PM	#7
MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	DO NOT GET RPM WHEELS I can understand not having major dough to blow on some Maya's...but don't get RPM's, those are knock offs of knock offs...which is really bad. Why don't you look into some Axis rims? They make one in a mesh style that's very affordable. They aren't superlight weight, but they aren't super expensive either....and they are supposed to be very good quality as well. I see you're in Los Angeles, I have a friend who deals with a lot of Rim companies and he can defintitely hook you up with a great price on rims and tires..PM me if you want his number. Goodluck with the rim search, just be sure to take your time and get something you really like...don't just jump into the first pair you find.
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11-28-2005, 02:31 PM	#9
dencoop Captain 165 Rep 690 Posts Drives: Porsche (991) 911 C4S Cab Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY iTrader: (1)	I was wondering the same thing..... Why is RPM such a bad brand? Why are people against getting these wheels? Are they heavy, do they crack, not last long enough? What is so bad about them except for the fact that they are an unknown brand? I want to get RPM Wheels that I saw on e-bay.... take a look at this link....with and without chrome.... Please let me know as I do not want to make a mistake... Chrome link - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-5...712 5562QQrdZ1 Non-Chrome link - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-5...712 5479QQrdZ1
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